A public policy analysis, other degree prepares graduates for careers in various fields. 9 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $73,721 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,280–$104,068). Where you study it matters: across 34 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $51,697 to $126,767.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $126,767 | $120,656 | $77,906 | $15,125 | A+ |
| 2 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $107,792 | $94,607 | $73,630 | $10,527 | A+ |
| 3 | Duke University Durham, NC | $103,071 | $110,610 | $60,501 | $10,500 | A+ |
| 4 | Brown University Providence, RI | $94,962 | $93,528 | $58,161 | $10,000 | A+ |
| 5 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $94,237 | $92,587 | $60,057 | $17,492 | A+ |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $91,265 | $99,697 | $57,023 | — | A+ |
| 7 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $85,338 | $103,542 | $40,259 | $21,000 | B |
| 8 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $82,638 | $74,401 | $56,902 | $23,161 | A+ |
| 9 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $78,752 | $77,373 | $48,558 | $18,750 | A+ |
| 10 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $75,580 | $66,556 | $39,943 | $25,000 | A |
| 11 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $74,865 | $65,708 | $51,082 | $23,750 | A |
| 12 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $74,511 | $67,800 | $52,403 | $17,750 | A+ |
| 13 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $74,403 | $79,845 | $48,252 | $14,000 | A+ |
| 14 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $73,749 | $77,760 | $49,685 | $21,000 | A+ |
| 16 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $71,723 | $73,697 | $49,753 | $19,500 | B+ |
| 15 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $71,723 | $73,697 | $49,753 | $19,500 | B+ |
| 17 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $70,080 | $63,768 | $37,888 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 18 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $69,232 | $60,759 | $43,629 | $22,750 | C |
| 19 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $69,118 | $62,938 | $36,703 | $22,000 | A |
| 20 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $66,209 | $67,315 | $43,837 | $16,750 | A |
| 21 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $66,177 | $60,260 | — | $15,500 | A |
| 22 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $65,894 | $70,319 | $50,643 | $14,373 | A |
| 23 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $65,776 | $65,382 | $36,796 | $25,195 | A |
| 28 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $64,389 | $57,971 | $33,424 | $24,250 | B+ |
| 27 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $64,389 | $57,971 | $33,424 | $24,250 | B+ |
| 26 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $64,389 | $57,971 | $33,424 | $24,250 | B+ |
| 25 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $64,389 | $57,971 | $33,424 | $24,250 | B+ |
| 24 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $64,389 | $57,971 | $33,424 | $24,250 | A |
| 29 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $63,631 | $58,527 | $30,303 | — | B |
| 30 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $60,776 | $55,342 | $38,546 | $22,469 | D |
| 31 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $58,535 | $61,718 | $43,005 | $25,822 | A |
| 32 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $58,504 | $53,235 | $39,867 | $19,161 | B+ |
| 33 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $56,842 | $58,843 | $42,215 | $25,767 | D |
| 34 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $51,697 | $50,916 | $32,536 | $23,000 | B+ |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
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Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in public policy analysis, other.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 48 | A |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most public policy analysis, other graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 48 | A |
Public Policy Analysis, Other is a degree program offered at 9 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 83 students graduate with this degree.